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Leo Genn
English actor (1905–1978)
Not to be confused with Leo Penn.
Leopold John Genn (GHEN; 9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister.
British Actor Leo Genn was born Leo John Genn on 9th August, in Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, England and passed away on 26th Jan London.
Distinguished by his relaxed charm and smooth, "black velvet" voice,[1] he had a lengthy career in theatre, film, television and radio, often playing aristocratic or gentlemanly, sophisticated roles.[1]
Born to a Jewish family in London, Genn was educated as a lawyer and was a practising barrister until after World War II, in which he had served in the Royal Artillery as a lieutenant-colonel.
He began his acting career at The Old Vic and made his film debut in 1935, starring in a total of 85 screen roles until his death in 1978. For his portrayal of Petronius in the 1951 Hollywood epic Quo Vadis, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Early life and family
Genn was born at 144 Kyverdale Road, Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, the son of Jewish parents Woolfe (William)